r/digitalnomad

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About r/digitalnomad

Digital Nomads are individuals that leverage technology in order to work remotely and live an independent and nomadic lifestyle.

The community at a glance

r/digitalnomad is a Subreddit for Travelers and Remote Workers with roughly 2.4M members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Remote topic page and the 5th largest community in the Travel topic page.

Roughly 117K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Digital Nomad, Remote Work, and Looking For A. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention esim, portable monitors, and laptop.

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Established 2009
2.4M Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +117K members
Growth: +5.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 268 members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 62K members
  • 2018: 256K members
  • 2019: 248K members
  • 2020: 480K members
  • 2021: 225K members
  • 2023: 881K members
  • 2024: 66K members
  • 2025: 82K members
  • 2026: 66K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 14K members
  • Dec: 15K members
  • Jan: 19K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 12K members
  • Apr: 11K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 4K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. 25M quitting my corporate job to solo travel and work remote for myself. Drop me your #1 tip
    2. IT guy worried about AI taking my job — has anyone successfully learned a new skill while nomading and pivoted careers?
    3. Brazil vs Mexico for the long term
    #1
    Advice Requests
    25M quitting my corporate job to solo travel and work remote for myself. Drop me your #1 tip · IT guy worried about AI taking my job — has anyone successfully learned a new skill while nomading and pivoted careers? · Brazil vs Mexico for the long term
    14
  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best colivings in SE Asia for deep work and daily life efficiency
    2. Looking for co-living options while traveling solo
    3. Any nomads figured out collecting payments as a nomad without getting screwed by fees?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Best colivings in SE Asia for deep work and daily life efficiency · Looking for co-living options while traveling solo · Any nomads figured out collecting payments as a nomad without getting screwed by fees?
    8
  • Money Talk
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What's the most expensive rent you paid?
    2. PSA: you can earn points + cashback on your Airbnb bookings
    3. Remote job offer of 44850$ a year, thinking of moving to Bali/Danang/Bangkok. What's the average cost of living?
    #3
    Money Talk
    What's the most expensive rent you paid? · PSA: you can earn points + cashback on your Airbnb bookings · Remote job offer of 44850$ a year, thinking of moving to Bali/Danang/Bangkok. What's the average cost of living?
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Beware of HSBC EXPAT (life savings locked for 8 months! (7 figures$$$$)
    2. I’m an expat business owner and my books are a disaster. The June 15th deadline is terrifying me right now.
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Beware of HSBC EXPAT (life savings locked for 8 months! (7 figures$$$$) · I’m an expat business owner and my books are a disaster. The June 15th deadline is terrifying me right now.
    2

Topics

  • Digital Nomad
    84 posts in the past month
    1. What’s a digital nomad truth nobody talks about?
    2. Digital nomads. - What kind of jobs are you in?
    3. How is digital nomad life in your 30s?
    #1
    Digital Nomad
    What’s a digital nomad truth nobody talks about? · Digital nomads. - What kind of jobs are you in? · How is digital nomad life in your 30s?
    84
  • Remote Work
    48 posts in the past month
    1. Canadian government clarifies rules around digital nomads: remote work performed for a foreign employer doesn't constitute entering the Canadian labour market.
    #2
    Remote Work
    Canadian government clarifies rules around digital nomads: remote work performed for a foreign employer doesn't constitute entering the Canadian labour market.
    48
  • Looking For A
    41 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    41
  • Travel
    38 posts in the past month
    1. 25M quitting my corporate job to solo travel and work remote for myself. Drop me your #1 tip
    2. What is the saddest/most disturbing thing you witnessed while travelling?
    3. Privacy stack 101 for full time travelling?
    #4
    Travel
    25M quitting my corporate job to solo travel and work remote for myself. Drop me your #1 tip · What is the saddest/most disturbing thing you witnessed while travelling? · Privacy stack 101 for full time travelling?
    38
  • Traveling
    36 posts in the past month
    1. For people trying to land remote roles
    2. Georgia, Armenia and Romania - safety considerations
    3. What's yours digital nomad essential setup
    #5
    Traveling
    For people trying to land remote roles · Georgia, Armenia and Romania - safety considerations · What's yours digital nomad essential setup
    36

Flair

  • Question
    146 posts in the past month
    1. I just lost my last client to AI. How can I keep the Nomad lifestyle going and make $1200 a month with an online job? (I'll supplement the rest of my expenses with savings)
    2. Phone numbers and 2fa have pushed me over the edge
    3. What’s a digital nomad truth nobody talks about?
    #1
    Question
    I just lost my last client to AI. How can I keep the Nomad lifestyle going and make $1200 a month with an online job? (I'll supplement the rest of my expenses with savings) · Phone numbers and 2fa have pushed me over the edge · What’s a digital nomad truth nobody talks about?
    146
  • Lifestyle
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Americans are Leaving America in Record Numbers
    2. I let my employer know and it may have been a huge mistake
    3. I feel so disconnected from the rest of humanity
    #2
    Lifestyle
    Americans are Leaving America in Record Numbers · I let my employer know and it may have been a huge mistake · I feel so disconnected from the rest of humanity
    30
  • Visas
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
    2. Canadian government clarifies rules around digital nomads: remote work performed for a foreign employer doesn't constitute entering the Canadian labour market.
    3. Nomads who travel on tourist visas constantly, how do you handle the exit ticket thing without losing money
    #3
    Visas
    Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay · Canadian government clarifies rules around digital nomads: remote work performed for a foreign employer doesn't constitute entering the Canadian labour market. · Nomads who travel on tourist visas constantly, how do you handle the exit ticket thing without losing money
    5
  • Business
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Turkiye 0% Tax 20 Years Long
    2. Non-Dom Turkey-20 Year Zero Tax Legislation Published in Official Gazette Today
    3. been traveling full time for 14 months and the thing keeping my freelance business running while i sleep is a whatsapp number
    #4
    Business
    Turkiye 0% Tax 20 Years Long · Non-Dom Turkey-20 Year Zero Tax Legislation Published in Official Gazette Today · been traveling full time for 14 months and the thing keeping my freelance business running while i sleep is a whatsapp number
    5
  • Itinerary
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Bali cracks down on tourist visas used for paid content
    2. 40 days in Vietnam (while also working remotely) any tips for a solo female traveler?
    3. Favorite Japan/Korea/Taiwan spots for a few months in the fall?
    #5
    Itinerary
    Bali cracks down on tourist visas used for paid content · 40 days in Vietnam (while also working remotely) any tips for a solo female traveler? · Favorite Japan/Korea/Taiwan spots for a few months in the fall?
    4

Product recommendations

  • esim
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days?
    2. Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days?
    3. eSIM recs?
    #1
    esim
    Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days? · Anyone recommend a better Esim than Airalo for Mexico now a days? · eSIM recs?
    3
  • portable monitors
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best portable monitors for travel setups?
    2. Looking for recs/insights into upcoming portable desktop monitors (min: 24-27 inches)
    #2
    portable monitors
    Best portable monitors for travel setups? · Looking for recs/insights into upcoming portable desktop monitors (min: 24-27 inches)
    2
  • laptop
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Which budget laptop is best for my needs?
    2. Best PC laptop for remote working?
    #3
    laptop
    Which budget laptop is best for my needs? · Best PC laptop for remote working?
    2
  • tourist insurance
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany
    2. Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany
    #4
    tourist insurance
    Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany · Looking for Tourist Insurance Recs in Austria/ Germany
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/digitalnomad for?
Best for Travelers and Remote Workers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/digitalnomad free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/digitalnomad have?
Roughly 2.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/digitalnomad on?
r/digitalnomad runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/digitalnomad cover?
On the Hive Index, r/digitalnomad is organized under Travelers, Remote Workers.
How do I join r/digitalnomad?
You can join r/digitalnomad by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Travel communities like?
Communities for travelers planning trips, sharing itineraries, and swapping tips on everything from budget backpacking to luxury travel. You will find subreddits for specific regions and travel styles, Discord servers for nomads and expats, and Facebook groups for niches like solo female travel and budget flights. Active communities for both trip planning and general inspiration.
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